The Biology of Deer

This book presents the proceedings of the second international symposium on The Biology of Deer, held in June 1990 at Mississippi State University. The conference brought together a broad group of deer scientists and deer management professionals from more than 20 countries. Topics covered include wild deer management, nutrition and physiology, genetics, reproduction, antler physiology, animal health and disease, endangered species, deer farming, deer products, and ethical and political aspects of the commercialization of deer. The Biology of Deer is the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey of all areas of deer research currently available. The text will not only be a valuable resource to deer biologists but can also be a challenge to improve man- agement methods and spark new research endeavors.